Blue Star Elementary School

www.hamiltonschools.us

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Blue Star Elementary School is a public school located in Holland, Michigan, serving as part of the Hamilton Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By leveraging a balanced curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Blue Star Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a close connection with the local community.

The school prides itself on a culture of collaboration, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to address the unique needs of each student. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, Blue Star provides a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about their programs, school calendar, and district resources can visit their official website at http://www.hamiltonschools.us.

202

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	29
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
161 (79.7%)
Hispanic
29 (14.4%)
Two or More
9 (4.5%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Community Schools
Phone:	(269)751-5630
Website:	http://www.hamiltonschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40